Nomic Exploit Exposes the Extra Trust Behind Bridged Bitcoin
Osmosis says a Nomic forwarding bug enabled false nBTC vouchers, affecting Alloyed BTC backing even though Osmosis and IBC were not compromised.
Security
MetaMask Added Protection Blocks Transaction Preview Deception
MetaMask’s Added Protection requires an EVM transaction to match its preview or revert, targeting contracts that behave differently after signing.
ZKsync Adds EraVM Safeguards Before Planned Retirement
Matter Labs outlined five safeguards for EraVM chains as ZKsync moves new development to Atlas and prepares to retire EraVM.
Ethereum Foundation Targets 2029 for Layer-1 Quantum Resistance
Ethereum’s Protocol cluster has set a December 2029 target for quantum resistance across execution, consensus and data availability.
Pocket Bitcoin Support-System Breach Exposed Data From Thousands of Customers
Pocket Bitcoin says exposed support data affected two customer groups, while private keys and customer bitcoin were not compromised in the incident.
Hot Wallet or Cold Storage? A Practical Crypto Security Guide
Hot wallets are convenient for transactions; cold wallets reduce online exposure. A split setup can limit how much one mistake puts at risk.
Failed USDT Transfer on TRON: Why TRX Was Charged and What to Check
A failed TRC-20 USDT transfer may still consume TRX. Use the transaction receipt to confirm the result, identify the error and avoid unsafe retries.
Vitalik Buterin Says AI Could Strengthen Cybersecurity—If Defenders Define Security Correctly
Vitalik Buterin argues AI need not make cyberattacks unbeatable, but stronger defenses depend on precise specifications and whole-system verification.
Zcash NU7 Vote Backs 25-Second Blocks and Existing Halvings
Zcash coinholders backed 25-second blocks, retained halvings, disabling v4 transactions at NU7 activation and a 2031 recycling date.
Bitcoin’s Quantum-Defense Work Splits the Problem Into Exposure and Signatures
Draft proposals P2MR and SHRINCS address different parts of Bitcoin’s quantum risk, but neither is activated and major design questions remain.